Eric Olson, P.E., is a senior project manager at national engineering firm Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH). He is experienced in the investigation and design of building enclosure systems. Eric is a member of ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing and is active in the current development of sustainable roofing system standards within Committee D08. He can be reached at ekolson@sgh.com.
Current trends applied to sustainable design and construction of roofing systems emphasize widespread practices that cover the design and construction process of sustainable building in general.